If you have not been to the dentist in a while, the hardest part is usually the walking in. Once you are in the chair, the work is mostly small. Here is how a first visit at our Airoli clinic typically goes.
At the front desk
You give your name and a phone number. If you booked ahead by phone or WhatsApp, we already have those. If you walked in and we have a slot, you fill in a short paper form — name, age, any medical conditions, current medications, what brought you in today.
The form takes 5 minutes. You can ask for help with any of it.
In the chair
The first thing Dr. Sampada will do is just look. Sometimes that means a quick visual check; sometimes a full set of X-rays if you have not had any in a while or if there is a specific concern. Either way, this is the diagnostic part — not the treatment part.
We rinse, we examine each tooth, we check the gums, we look at how your bite comes together. About 10 to 15 minutes for a routine check.
The conversation
You sit up. Dr. Sampada explains what she found, in plain language. There is no pressure to do anything that day. The conversation usually covers:
- What is urgent. Anything that needs treating soon to prevent it getting worse.
- What can wait. Things to watch but not act on immediately.
- What is optional. Cosmetic concerns or improvements you might want but don't need.
For each one, you get a rough idea of how long the treatment would take, what is involved, and what the cost looks like.
The quote, in writing
If you want to go ahead with any of the recommended treatment, you get a written quote before any work starts. Nothing is done until you have seen the price and said yes.
We take cash, UPI, and cards. There are no membership fees and no contracts.
Walking out
A first visit usually takes 30 to 40 minutes door-to-door. Most patients leave with their next appointment booked. Many leave with nothing more than "come back in six months for a cleaning."
If you have been putting off a check-up because you are worried about what we might find, that is the most common reason to come in. The earlier we see things, the smaller the fix.
Ready to book? Send us a message or WhatsApp on +91 79000 97145.
